Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I on Wednesday, 7 January. The match will take place at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, starting at 7:00 PM local time. Check out our prediction, props, stats, pitch report, head to head record, squads and match winner prediction for Sri Lanka vs Pakistan clash.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Props
Stats
- Sahibzada Farhan was the highest run scorer for Pakistan in 2025 with 771 runs in 26 matches.
- Pathum Nissanka was the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in 2025 with 625 runs in 18 matches.
- Mohammad Nawaz was the highest wicket taker for Pakistan in 2025 with 36 wickets in 26 matches.
- Dushmantha Chameera was the highest wicket taker for Sri Lanka in 2025 with 22 wickets in 14 matches.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium - Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla slightly favors batters in T20Is. The surface stays hard and dry, helping the ball come onto the bat early, while spinners can get more turn in the middle overs. Additionally, dew in night games can make bowling harder in the latter stages. Overall, the track offers a balanced contest but slightly tilts towards teams batting first.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head to Head
Pakistan have won 14 of the 24 T20I matches played against Sri Lanka, while Sri Lanka have won 10 matches.
- Matches Played: 24
- Sri Lanka: 10
- Pakistan: 14
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Traveen Mathew, Eshan Malinga, Janith Liyanage, Dushmantha Chameera.
Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Abdul Samad, Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan(w), Salman Agha(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Match Winner Prediction
Pakistan enter this 1st T20I as favourites. They have shown stronger form in T20Is and possess a well-balanced batting and bowling lineup. Given their consistency and experience in pressure situations, Pakistan are likely to win this match.
Our Winner Prediction: Pakistan to Win!
